ONI PRESS FOR AUGUST

JEFF STEINBERG: CHAMPION OF EARTH #1

Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov, art and cover by Tony Fleecs

The double-sized debut issue of the new sci-fi-rom-com-dram-actioner from the writer of The Bunker and the artist of My Little Pony--wait, really? Okay. Invasion! Aliens are real. They're here, they're mean and they're standing in judgement over the citizens of Earth. Final countdown. Representing humanity (by some fluke) is your boy Jeff Steinberg. Romantically challenged idiot, video store clerk, constipated, confused, distractble. In other words, the planet is totally doomed. Also, robots!

48 pages, $4.99.

RICK AND MORTY: LIL' POOPY SUPERSTAR #2

Written by Sarah Galey, art and cover by Marc Ellerby.

Mr. Poopybutthole lets Summer Smith in on an industry secret: that being a huge TV and movie star isn't what it's cracked up to be! He should know after all, seeing as he was this dimension's biggest Lil' Poopy Superstar until he mysteriously went missing! Together Summer and Mr. Poopybutthole must work together to avoid savage fans, sneak into buildings undetected, and get back onto the big screen. Meanwhile, Rick Sanchez and Jerry Smith go on a pleasant inter-dimensional road trip!

32 pages, $3.99.

RICK & MORTY #17

Written by Kyle Stars, written, art and cover by Marc Ellerby.

Rick's old drinking buddy has been dethroned and imprisoned by the new queen that Rick told him not to marry. Rick takes Morty on a mission to restore his buddy's throne, supposedly because Morty's such a great travel companion. Of course, Rick doesn't tell Morty that the aliens on this planet are very germ-phobic and he's inoculated Morty with dozens of infectious diseases to sneak by them. It's not like Morty's going to die or anything...probably.

32 pages, $3.99.

SPACE BATTLE LUNCHTIME #4

Written, art and cover by Natalie Riess.

Peony's gotten through two grueling rounds of Space Battle Lunchtime, the hit cooking competition with more sabotage than you could shake a spoon at. But this next challenge may very well be her last. It's a… team challenge! And working with aloof Neptunia is no cake walk, especially when the fishy alien doesn't like any of Peony's recipes!

32 pages, $3.99.

ANOTHER CASTLE #5

Written by Andrew Wheeler, art and cover by Paulina Gauncheau, cover by Kris Anka.

The countdown begins! Misty has mere minutes before she must turn herself over to Badlug and become his bride, or else he'll burn the city and its people to the ground. Prince Pete is out for the count; the only sword that can kill Badlug is lost; and a dragon waits impatiently to let loose its fire. All hope may be lost--unless Misty and the citizens of Grimoire can make one last stand.

32 pages, $3.99.

THE MIGHTY ZODIAC #5

Written by J. Torres, art and cover by Corin Howell.

The Moon Rabbits are coming! The Moon Rabbits are coming! Master Long is too weak to defend Dragon's Bastion so it's up to Hess and Great Tiger Ho to fight back the invaders until the rest of the Mighty Zodiac return from their mission. The death of a warrior has been foretold--which one will it be?

32 pages, $3.99.

EXODUS: THE LIFE AFTER #7

Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov, art and cover by Gabo.

As two teenagers wander the post-religious landscape, they search for a trusted advisor who may just be having trouble coping with the internet and social media. How do you get your Twitter handle back when you've been dead for over 50 years?

32 pages, $3.99.

HEARTTHROB #5

Written by Christopher Sebela, art and cover by Robert Wilson IV.

Love comes when you least expect it, and so does the FBI. On the run from the authorities and their disastrous last job, Callie, Mercer and the crew hole up in Philadelphia, preparing for their retirement job. But as things get weirder between our lovebirds and the last job turns out to be a whole lot huger than Callie expected, she'll have to make some tough decisions that just might break her heart. Literally.

32 pages, $3.99.

BRIK #2

Written by Adam Glass, Michael Benson, art and cover by Harwinder Singh.

Drew is adjusting back into life after the suspicious death of his beloved grandfather, and he's not happy about some of the new developments. His nemesis Johnny is hanging around his crush, the Russian gangsters responsible for his grandfather's death are lurking, and now his mom is considering a move across the country away from Yonkers. The local Kabbalist Sera finally takes pity on Drew and translates the mystical instructions for creating the supernatural golem from his grandfather's tattoo, but even with the information at his fingertips can Drew manage to bring the dark avenger to life? Should he?

32 pages, $3.99.

MERRY MEN #3

Written by Robert Rodi, art and cover by Jackie Lewis.

Written More secrets are revealed in this exciting chapter of the bold and provocative re-imagining of Robin Hood! When Scarlet leaves Robin's encampment to search for Daniel of Dorcaster on her own, the Merry Men are quick to follow and bring her back before something terrible happens to her. But in the process, one of their own is captured by Guy of Gisborne! The Merry Men now have no choice -- whether they like it or not, they have to fight.

32 pages, $3.99.

HEARTTHROB VOLUME 1: NEVER GOING BACK AGAIN TP

Written by Christopher Sebela, art and cover by Robert Wilson IV.

Written Callie was born with a bad heart. After it ruined her life, she went looking for a miracle: a heart transplant. Now she's got a brand new heart, but she's still stuck with a crappy job, crappy boyfriend, and crappy prospects. Enter Mercer, a mystery man who gets Callie's heart beating like crazy. As her behavior changes and their flirting deepens, Mercer reveals he's her heart donor. Only Callie can see, speak to, and touch him -- and he's in love with her, a love she feels just as strongly. A master thief when he died, Mercer offers to teach Callie his criminal ways and how to turn them against her old job and kick off a nationwide crime spree. Hunted by the FBI and popping heart meds to stay alive, Callie will find out that nothing's as scary as two people in love with nothing to lose.

136 pages, $19.99.

SPACE BATTLE LUNCHTIME VOLUME 1: LIGHTS, CAMERA, SNACKTION! TP

Written, art and cover by Natalie Riess.

Written Collecting the first four issues of Natalie Riess's delectable series, Space Battle Lunchtime! Earth baker Peony gets the deal of a lifetime when she agrees to be a contestant on the Universe's hottest reality TV show, Space Battle Lunchtime! But that was before she knew that it shoots on location... on a spaceship... and her alien competitors don't play nice! Does Peony really have what it takes to be the best cook in the Galaxy? Tune in and find out!

120 pages, $12.99.

LETTER 44 VOL. 4: SAVIORS TP

Written by Charles Soule, art and cover by Alberto J. Alburquerque.

Written Major Gabriel Drum has returned to Earth. Thought long-dead, he brings news of the apocalyptic variety: only 666 people will survive the destruction of Earth, and President Stephen Blades is tasked with choosing them. Meanwhile, the Builders teleport the crew of the Clarke back outside the asteroid belt -- everyone but Astra. The crew faces a tough choice -- try to get home with their dwindling fuel, or use it in a last-ditch effort to save Astra?

160 pages, $19.99.

OH JOY SEX TOY VOLUMES 1 & 2

Written, art and cover by Erika Moen, written by Matthew Nolan.

Oh Joy Sex Toy Volumes One and Two encompass almost 600 pages of comics by Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan about sex, sex toy reviews, sexuality, sex education, safer sex practices, interviews with sex industry workers and more! With its positivity, terrible puns, and diverse cast, Oh Joy is an indispensable resource for fans of sex, fans of comics, and nerds of all stripes. It also features the comics of a variety of different cartoonists, plus never-before-seen bonus comics and behind-the-scenes content!

268 pages for Volume 1, 328 pages for Volume 2, each $29.99.